Terry Fulmer To Receive USF Honorary Doctoral Degree in Nursing with Distinction
The University of South Florida (USF) has announced that it is awarding Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President of The John A. Hartford Foundation, an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Nursing with distinction as part of the university’s spring commencement ceremonies.
USF College of Nursing Dean and Senior Associate Vice President of USF Health Victoria Rich, PhD, RN, FAAN, nominated Dr. Fulmer for the distinguished honor and noted that the health care leader’s public and professional service has had a significant impact on elderly patients. “Dr. Terry Fulmer has dedicated her four-decade nursing career to improving the health of older Americans through her many roles — nurse, professor, dean, researcher, lecturer and advocate. It is unmistakable that she is a superb candidate for this prestigious honorary degree,” Dr. Rich said.
As a fellow nurse and researcher, Dr. Fulmer said she is grateful for the recognition and honored to share the stage with the college’s newest graduates.“It is a profound privilege to be recognized by USF with an honorary doctorate. Since the Middle Ages, the tradition of these awards has been in place for the ‘sake of honor,’ and you honor me greatly through this bestowment,” said Dr. Fulmer.
USF System President Judy Genshaft plans to confer the honorary degree to Dr. Fulmer on May 3, 2018.
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